Compensation Advisor

Graphic Packaging International; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International seeks a Compensation Advisor to join our Total Rewards team in Atlanta, GA. The role will develop, implement, and administer compensation and incentive programs, and serve as a compensation expert to leadership and HR across designated units.

You will collaborate on salary structures, participate in market analyses, and drive improvements in pay practices while ensuring compliance with laws. A senior, strategic partner with strong analytics is ideal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; Masters degree preferred.
• 10+ years HR/Compensation related experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office with advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with good business insight.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated project leadership skills.
• Demonstrated planning, organizational and execution skills.
• Strong internal consulting skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with HRIS/Time System implementations
• Thorough knowledge of domestic pay regulations
• Excellent customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Provides compensation advice and collaborates with leaders and HR team members to provide sound recommendations on re-organizations, job evaluations, salary administration, merit planning, and other compensation programs and incentive practices.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the global job architecture, geographic structures, and rate range structures.
• Participates in compensation surveys, analyzes results, and tracks market movements in pay and incentive data.
• Assists in the communication of compensation philosophy, salary review processes, and incentive programs as required.
• Participates in the design and development of automated tools to improve the speed, efficiency, and quality of compensation information available to employees and managers.
• Participates in the implementation of regular compensation activities including the annual compensation review process.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in all areas of employee compensation and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Participates in the development and/or redesign of short-term and sales incentive plans.
• Analyzes current compensation programs and practices and makes on-going recommendations for process improvements.
• Supports Global Mobility programs.
• Participates in and/or leads special compensation-related projects as assigned.

Skills

International experience

Labor Relations experience

Equity Administration experience

Vendor Management experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Masters degree preferred

Tools

HRIS/Time System implementations

Job description

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Job Summary

GPI is seeking a Compensation Advisor to join our Total Rewards team. The Compensation Advisor will develop, implement, and administer Compensation and Incentive Programs, provide guidance and assistance to leadership and HR team members, and serve as a compensation point of contact to designated business units and/or functional groups.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides compensation advice and collaborates with leaders and HR team members to provide sound recommendations on re-organizations, job evaluations, salary administration, merit planning, and other compensation programs and incentive practices.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the global job architecture, geographic structures, and rate range structures.
• Participates in compensation surveys, analyzes results, and tracks market movements in pay and incentive data.
• Assists in the communication of compensation philosophy, salary review processes, and incentive programs as required.
• Participates in the design and development of automated tools to improve the speed, efficiency, and quality of compensation information available to employees and managers.
• Participates in the implementation of regular compensation activities including the annual compensation review process.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in all areas of employee compensation and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Participates in the development and/or redesign of short-term and sales incentive plans.
• Analyzes current compensation programs and practices and makes on-going recommendations for process improvements.
• Supports Global Mobility programs.
• Participates in and/or leads special compensation-related projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Human Resources, Business, or related field; Masters degree preferred
• 10+ years HR/Compensation related experience
• Demonstrated ability to uphold confidentiality and work with sensitive pay-related data.
• Proficiency in MS Office with advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with good business insight
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated project leadership skills.
• Demonstrated planning, organizational and execution skills.
• Strong internal consulting skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with HRIS/Time System implementations
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and drive results.
• Thorough knowledge of domestic pay regulations
• Excellent customer service skills

Skills

• International experience
• Labor Relations experience
• Equity Administration experience
• Vendor Management experience

Disclaimer

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Curiosity
• Interpersonal Skills
• Influence Skills
• Self-Starter
• Negotiation Skills
• Organization Skills
• Results Oriented

Pay Range

$106,900.00 - $142,600.00

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [e-mail].